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3 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team as a Dairy Farm GHG Mitigation Programme Manager. As a Programme Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the SRUC parts of a new research programme focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms across the UK.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in animal science or a closely related field and/or extensive experience in a closely related field. You should have proven successful experience of collaborative research in animal science, working with other academic and industry partners, with a knowledge of UK dairy farming practices and a knowledge of the sources of GHG emissions from dairy farms combined with an awareness of approaches to cut those emissions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce GHG emissions from dairy farms in Scotland and northern England.
- Work with SRUC researchers and other consortium members to design and implement the on-farm GHG measurement programme.
- Manage the activity of technicians who will assist with recording and provide training and mentoring on techniques and data handling.
- Maintain databases of animal records, including responsibility for project data quality.
- Ensure that relevant project milestones are met and contribute to project planning meetings.
- Analyse data, prepare reports, and prepare refereed papers for publication in high-quality journals.
This is a fixed-term appointment for 3 years. The estimated salary for this role is £50,000-£70,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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